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Julian Assange makes last-ditch attempt in UK court to avoid extradition to US
Tuesday’s hearing is the latest stage in a convoluted journey that has left Assange incarcerated at Belmarsh, a high-security prison in the south-east of the British capital, years after an undignified eviction from London’s Ecuadorian embassy.
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70 coins removed from stomach of alligator at Nebraska zoo
An alligator at a zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, needed an emergency procedure late last week to remove dozens of coins from its stomach, zoo officials said.
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Women, with exercise, might lower risk for cardiovascular disease twice the amount as men
The benefits of exercise are great for everyone – but may be even better for women, according to a new study.
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Respiratory virus season in US may be past its peak, CDC says
Key measures of respiratory virus activity in the United States have been trending down for weeks, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the worst of the season may be over – but virus levels still remain elevated across the country.
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Empowering Innovation: PVAMU debuts Blackstone LaunchPad to support next generation of entrepreneurs, professionals
On Feb. 12, Prairie View A&M University hosted a groundbreaking event to inaugurate the Blackstone LaunchPad on campus, marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty. The event was the culmination of a $10 million commitment across Texas dedicated to entrepreneur success and economic mobility.
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Medication abortion via telehealth is just as safe and effective as with a clinic visit, study shows
Research has long found that medication abortion is safe and effective, but a new study shows that to be true even when the patient gets the medicine through a telehealth appointment.
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At least half of the victims of the Kansas City mass shooting are children. The city is now grappling with the tragedy
Investigators are examining bullets and shell casings left behind at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration rally after a shooting that killed one person and wounded more than 20 others – at least half of them children – as the community grapples with the horror that abruptly ended the celebration.
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Parkland school massacre six years later
It's been six years since the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland and parents of the victims continue to make changes to make schools safer.
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Surveillance method identifies more cases Lyme disease in US
Diseases spread by ticks and other insects are becoming more common in the United States, but a new methodology for tracking Lyme disease may overestimate the significant spike in cases seen in 2022.
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Mortgage rates rise for second week, reach 6.77%
After treading water for months, US mortgage rates jumped higher Thursday following a string of strong employment and inflation reports.
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7 Los Angeles firefighters hurt in semi-truck explosion
At least seven Los Angeles city firefighters have been injured in a semi-truck explosion and at least two are in critical condition, a department spokesperson said.
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Target creates cheapest in-store brand; consumers squeezed
Target is taking aim at budget-conscious customers with a new inexpensive brand with prices for everyday basics that start at less than $1. The move comes as traditional retailers of cheaper items, like Dollar Stores, feel pressure from their own customer base being forced to cut back.
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Kansas City shooting believed spurred by personal dispute, law enforcement officials say; 2 juveniles among 3 detained
Kansas City police have detained three people – two of them juveniles – in connection with Wednesday’s shooting after the Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration rally, Police Chief Stacey Graves said Thursday.
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Medication abortion via telehealth is as safe/effective as with a clinic visit
Research has long found that medication abortion is safe and effective, but a new study shows that to be true even when the patient gets the medicine through a telehealth appointment.
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1 dead, at least 21 others wounded in shooting following Chiefs Super Bowl celebration rally, officials say
A shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally left at least one person dead and at least 21 others wounded Wednesday, officials said, shattering a joyous afternoon for the massive crowd celebrating the Chiefs latest NFL title. Three people are in custody for questioning.
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Falling prices could destroy an economy - ask China
US markets reeled on Tuesday after January’s Consumer Price Index showed inflation came in hotter than expected, leaving investors to believe that interest rate cuts are off the table for the near future.
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Investigators search for what motivated a shooting that left 1 dead and more than 20 wounded at Chiefs Super Bowl celebration
Police are working to figure out who opened fire and why after they say one person was killed and more than 20 wounded at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory rally Wednesday, sending fans in red jerseys running for cover as law enforcement swarmed the area, confetti still blowing in the wind.
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2024 Chinese New Year
Houstonians joined those around the world to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Lunar New …